Code & Create 2025

An inspiring day where high school students discovered the power of programming, explored the University of Toledo's College of Engineering, and built their first interactive projects.

High school developers showcasing their creativity during Code & Create 2025

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Event Highlights

KEYNOTE SESSION

Tom Bush, CEO of ActualReality, inspired students to embrace creativity and innovation. He focused on real-world tech applications and encouraged thinking like creators, not just consumers.

CAMPUS TOUR

Guided exploration of the College of Engineering, featuring research labs, student organizations, and demonstrations by the Rocketry Club and Formula SAE Team.

CODING WORKSHOP

Partnering with KoolKatScience, students learned programming through Scratch, covering logic, loops, and interactivity in a creative, beginner-friendly way.

PROJECT BUILD

Students brainstormed and built interactive projects using Scratch. The RocketHacks Tech Team provided one-on-one mentorship for debugging and refinement.

MENTORSHIP

University mentors provided guidance and support throughout the development process, helping participants debug, refine, and polish their creative ideas.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Students presented final projects to judges. Dr. Sammy Spann congratulated participants, with Nehemia winning for a multi-level interactive game with over 40 stages!

Why Join Code & Create?

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Beginner-Friendly

Perfect for students of all backgrounds - no prior experience needed!

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Learn by Doing

Create your own game or interactive project with immediate results.

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College Exposure

Experience university life, meet students and professors, explore labs.

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Build Confidence

Develop practical skills in programming, creativity, and problem-solving.

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What Students Gained

More than just coding - students walked away with confidence, skills, and inspiration for their future.

Hands-On Experience

Solid introduction to programming and logical thinking through project-based learning.

Creative Problem Solving

Learned to turn imaginative ideas into functional digital projects.

Innovation Mindset

Understanding how technology enables innovation and exploration.

Mentorship & Collaboration

Direct guidance from university mentors throughout the process.

College Preparation

Exposure to student organizations, labs, and research opportunities.

Presentation Skills

Practice articulating technical ideas to judges and peers.